From The New York Times authored by Claire Cain Miller: “In Silicon Valley, some male investors have declined one-on-one meetings with women, or rescheduled them from restaurants to conference rooms. On Wall Street, certain senior men have tried to avoid closed-door meetings with junior women. And in TV news, some male executives have scrupulously minded […]
Category Archives: Leadership
Gender Equality in the Workplace – Are We There Yet?
From The Ascent authored by Ayshwarya: “Have you ever been in one of the following situations? (If you haven’t, then go ahead and skip to the end.) (Right before your presentation) Is my outfit okay? What about my face, does it look alright? Oh dear, I hope I don’t embarrass myself! (Giving your opinion — part 1) They’re […]
Bender making history as Grimes County’s first female district attorney
From The Eagle authored by Kelan Lyons: “Andria Bender will be sworn in today as Grimes County district attorney, making her the first woman in the county’s history to rise to the position of top prosecutor. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Bender’s appointment Friday, filling the seat left vacant by Tuck McLain, who was the county’s […]
If You Can’t Find a Spouse Who Supports Your Career, Stay Single
From Harvard Business Review authored by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox: “I was at a dinner with eight highly successful professional women recently, ranging in age from 35 to 74. Their stories were typical of research I have been conducting on dual-career couples. One had just been given a huge promotion opportunity in another country, but had struggled for […]
Mother, lawyer and leader: How one lawyer aced flexible working
From Lawyers Weekly authored by Tom Lodewyke “Catherine Brooks (pictured) is a principal specialising in workplace relations at Melbourne-based law firm Moores. Ms Brooks said she was teary when she told the other principals at the firm about her pregnancy, as she was worried that, like many other women, she would miss out on future leadership […]
26 Years Ago, America Started Talking About Sexual Harassment Thanks To Anita Hill
From The Huffington Post authored by Amanda Terkel: “In the past year, more and more women have been coming forward to talk about how powerful men have used their high positions to sexually assault and harass them. What the accusations against President Donald Trump, former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and movie producer Harvey […]
‘The RBG Workout’: 84-Year-Old Justice Might Put You To Shame In The Gym
From wbur authored by Carey Goldberg: “In photos of the sitting Supreme Court, 84-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg looks tiny compared to her colleagues, but don’t be fooled: She is “TAN,” says her personal trainer, Bryant Johnson, and “by TAN I mean Tough. As. Nails.” Ginsburg’s health has been a topic of discussion — and […]
#metoo is raising awareness, but taking sexual abuse to court is a minefield
From The Guardian authored by Amellia Gentleman and Joanna Walters: “Global fascination with the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein revelations has focused on Hollywood, as well as parallel scandals in international sport and the music industry, but the #metoo stream on Twitter has dragged attention to less glamorous workplaces, highlighting how difficult it is for women to […]
Is Reverse Mentoring Right For Lawyers?
From The Lawyerist authored by Stephen E. Embry: “Is reverse mentoring, typically thought of as having younger workers help and mentor those who are older, something that can work with lawyers and law firms? The benefits for both sides could be enormous, especially considering the disruption in the legal profession, the onslaught of changes that will […]
What The World Needs Now Is More Women Mentors
From Forbes authored by Carla Caralini: “Nobody makes it alone. If you’ve ascended the corporate ladder, you know how true this is. Research shows that successful CEOs reached the top because they sought out mentors along the way. In a survey of 1,250 top executives, two-thirds reported having a mentor and 29 % of respondents out-earned their […]
